Ask a QuestionLocated in the subtropical monsoon region, Hangzhou belongs to subtropical monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons and abundant rainfall. The annual average temperature of Hangzhou is 17.8℃, the average relative humidity of Hangzhou is 70.3%, the annual precipitation of Hangzhou is 1454 mm, and the annual sunshine hours of Hangzhou are 1,765 hours.
To be specific, Hangzhou is always beautiful in different seasons and months. However, it is recommended that you visit Hangzhou in spring and autumn with most pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
Spring
Hangzhou’s spring is humid and misty, offering you Misty Jiangnan(south of the Yangtze River). Wandering around the streets in the city provides you a good chance to get close to the nature and the lush greenery of Hangzhou.
Summer
In the recent years, Hangzhou becomes one of the hottest cities in summer in China. Hangzhou is hot, dry and crowded in summer, full of domestic tourists at this time. But the lotus flowers in the West Lake is most beautiful in summer. And summer in Hangzhou provides you best photography chances.
Autumn
Hangzhou’s Autumn is cool, providing most comfortable temperature for your Hangzhou travel. Generally speaking, Hangzhou is not crowded in autumn, except for the National Day holiday and Mid-autumn Festival.
Winter
Hangzhou’s winter is chilly and cold, but providing you best snow landscape in the Broken Bridge in West Lake. If you like snow scenery of the Jiangnan in China, you should not miss Hangzhou and Suzhou.
Spring in Hangzhou (March to May) will be the golden travel time. But changeable weather in this season will let you feel a little uncomfortable. Rainy days are often. Be careful about the sharp temperature in a day. Colorful blossoms along the West Lake will let you have a joyful mood to walk along it. If you travel to West Lake in a misty day, you will see the essential charms of this site. Picking spring Longjing tea in Hangzhou is a tip choice for your spring Hangzhou tour. The green tea garden with fresh air and smells of the tea will let you forget about the trouble in the daily life.
Autumn in Hangzhou (Sep to Nov) with comfortable temperature is suitable for foreign tourists who are annoyed on the rainy days. Autumn is generally sunny and dry, and the foliage season is in November. A West Lake cruise in this season is great. Sightseeing this famous attraction by cruise ship in a cool day, sounds great! Also, consider about the water towns in Hangzhou such as Wuzhen and Xitang.
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Month Item
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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maximum
temperature (℃) |
7.4
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9.1
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13.8
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20.6
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25.6
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28.3
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33.3
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32.7
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27.2
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22.7
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17.1
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10.5
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minimum
temperature (℃) |
0.56
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1.7
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5.6
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11.3
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16.6
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21.1
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25.2
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24.5
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20.6
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13.8
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8.5
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2.7
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Rainfall (mm)
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73.9
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84.6
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139.1
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127.0
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142.2
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231.1
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159.3
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156.1
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145.6
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87.0
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60.5
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46.2
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Days of rainfall
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2.6
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3.6
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4.7
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5.2
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6.4
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8
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5.2
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6.1
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7.1
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2.9
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2.3
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1.5
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3 Days Hangzhou City Essence Tour
West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Chenghuang Pavilion, Hefang Street
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